Where to Eat

The Coach House by Michael Caines was awarded three AA Rosettes in 2017 and Gold for Restaurant of the Year in the South West Tourism Awards twice. So with with accolades like that, we knew that at some point we had to give their tasting menu a try. Last weekend I was…

If you have a sweet tooth, we’ve found a shop you’ve got to try.. ‘The Cupcakery’ in the North Devon town of Barnstaple opened it’s doors last September and seems to be hitting all the right chords with local sweet toothed patrons. Located on Barnstaple’s famous Butchers Row, The Cupcakery…

I’ve always been a big fan of the traditional country inn and I’m a firm believer that when it comes to lunchtime it rarely gets better than hearty pub grub. So, when we were asked if we’d like to try lunch at The Old Inn in Kilmington, we were keen to…

Review by Collette Frequent readers of The Devon Foodie will no doubt recall our recent visit to The Grovsner Hotel in Torquay, shortly before it made the transition to becoming John Burton-Race Restaurant with Rooms. During our last visit the restaurant we were mightily impressed by the food & hospitality…

*We were kindly invited along to sample the Seven Stars Valentines themed evening with Chef Mike Walsh* Review by Collette A fabulous warm welcome awaited us as we walked into the Seven Stars in Kennford. The Devon pub was buzzing with activity, with people of all ages dining and enjoying…

The Channel Islands may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of fine dining establishments. However, Jersey nurtures it’s fair share of award-winning and Michelin Star establishments. Here are three of our favourites: Ormer Restaurant The Restaurant The atmosphere in Ormer is one of intimate…

Written by Collette Dyson Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day and given it’s ability to make or break our mornings, we feel that it’s pretty important to get it right. So, when we heard that Boston Tea Party had launched its new seasonal breakfast menu, we…

If exotic décor, secret passwords and the thought of dining on pythons and insects piques your interest, you’ll want to stick around for our first ever London restaurant review… Archipelago You’ll find Archipelago in London’s upmarket Fitzrovia – just a stone’s throw from Great Portland Street Station. The restaurant often…

Over the past few months I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about this trendy new country house hotel – from it’s eclectic interiors to its ambitious young kitchen team. So, as we wound our way along it’s long drive and the elegant manor house emerged from behind the trees,…

It’s hasn’t been that long since we last reviewed The Five Bells Inn in Clyst Hydon. We had nothing but praise for the chocolate box pub and it’s seasonal menu last summer. But one year on The Five Bells is under new management and I was eager to discover what its…